8But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
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Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. …
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. …
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 5-11)Here the apostle instructs Timothy how to guard against the judaizing teachers, or others who mingled fables and endless genealogies with the gospel. He shows the use of the law, and the glory of the gospel. I. He shows the end and uses of the law: it is intended to promote love, for love is the fulfilling of the law , Rom. 13:10. 1. The end of the commandment is charity , or love, Rom. 13:8. The…
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